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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,146.24, 16,704.60 and 9,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,146.24, 16,704.60 and 9,301 is: 13,939.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,146.24 : 16,704.60 = 9,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,146.24/16,704.60 = 9,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,146.24x = 16,704.60 × 9,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,146.24x = 155,369,484.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,369,484.60/11,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,939.18

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